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DST Questions and Answers Rated A+ When was Delta Sigma Theta Sorority founded? January 13, 1913 In what year was Delta Sigma Theta Incorporated? 1930 Sorority's five point thrust? Economic Development Educational Development International Awareness and Involvement Physical and Mental Health Political Awareness and Involvement The 22 Founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated: Winona Cargile Alexander Madree Penn White Wertie Blackwell Weaver Vashti Turley Murphy Ethel Cuff Black Frederica Chase Dodd Osceola Macarthy Adams Pauline Oberdorfer Minor Edna Brown Coleman Edith Motte Young Marguerite Young Alexander Naomi Sewell Richardson Eliza P. Shippen Zephyr Chisom Carter Myra Davis Hemmings Mamie Reddy Rose Bertha Pitts Campbell Florence Letcher Toms Olive Jones Jessie McGuire Dent Jimmie Bugg Middleton Ethel Carr Watson What are the sorority's official colors? Crimson and Cream Who was the first Executive Director of Delta Sigma Theta? Patricia Roberts Harris The sorority was founded on the campus of which university? Howard University Does Delta Sigma Theta only has chapters in the U.S.? False The official sorority animal? There is not an official sorority animal What was the first public act performed by the Delta founders? Participation in the Woman's Sufferage March in Washington D.C., March 1913 What do the colors Crimson and Cream symbolize? Courage, and purity. What is the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority motto? Intelligence is the torch of wisdom What does the flower symbolize? The Delta's flower the African violet has a double meaning, which is a symbol of the sorority's strong bond with Omega Psi Phi fraternity whose colors are purple and gold and symbolizes modesty. What is the Delta Sigma Theta mission statement? Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world. A sisterhood of more than 200,000 predominately Black college educated women, the Sorority currently has over 900 chapters located in the United States, England, Japan (Tokyo and Okinawa), Germany, the Virgin Islands, Bermuda, the Bahamas and the Republic of Korea. Delta Sigma Theta Public Library Louisburg in Franklin County, NC Est. April 11, 1949 What is the official symbol? Fortitude is Delta's official symbol. The replica of the sculpture is located on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. She symbolizes strength, courage, hope, wisdom, beauty, and femininity. Her facial features depicts courage and determination. The outstretched hands represent the receding of love, as well as the giving of one self to others. The statue is shown pushing forward, the tension on her thigh is representative of her strength. Fortitude stands to inspire women to move forcefully forward to meet life's challenges. Delta hymn? Music by Florence Cole Talbert Lyrics by Alice Dunbar-Nelson 25th National President? Dr. Paulette C. Walker What does the elephant symbolize?